Gas Turbine Product Validation Engineer

Siemens Energy, Inc.; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth opportunities

Company paid Health benefits

Paid Time Off and holidays

401K with company match

Family building benefits

Parental leave

Job summary

Siemens Energy, Inc. in Charlotte, NC seeks a Gas Turbine Prototype Product Validation Engineer to plan and execute prototype testing for performance, reliability, and design compliance.

The role requires 5–10+ years in gas turbine engineering or validation, strong knowledge of components, leadership of cross‑functional teams, and 20–30% travel. This position emphasizes safety, quality, and continuous improvement within a global environment.

Qualifications

• 5–10+ years of experience in gas turbine engineering, testing, or validation.
• Strong understanding of gas turbine components (compressors, combustors, turbines, cooling systems).
• Experience leading diverse, global teams and meeting targets on schedule and budget.
• Willingness to travel 20–30% domestically or internationally.

Responsibilities

• Lead prototype validation activities for gas turbine components and systems.
• Develop detailed validation plans and strategies aligned with requirements and milestones.
• Execute testing with instrumentation setup, troubleshooting, and data acquisition.
• Collaborate with design engineering, manufacturing, and systems teams for resource and budget planning.
• Ensure safety, quality processes, and regulatory compliance in validation activities.
• Drive continuous improvement in test methodologies and tools.

Skills

Leadership experience

Cross-functional collaboration

Strong communication

Agile / LEAN experience

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

Instrumentation & data acquisition systems

Prototype testing equipment

Job description

As Gas Turbine Prototype Product Validation Engineer, you will be responsible for detail planning, and execution of prototype testing to ensure product performance, reliability, and compliance with design requirements. The ideal candidate will bring strong expertise in gas turbine systems, prototype gas turbine testing, data analysis, and cross-functional collaboration to introduce fully validated product to market.

How You’ll Make an Impact

• Lead prototype validation activities for advanced gas turbine components and systems, including combustion, turbine, compressor, and auxiliary systems.
• Develop detailed validation plans, procedures, and validation strategies aligned with engineering requirements and program milestones.
• Execute gas turbine testing, including instrumentation setup, test execution, troubleshooting, and data acquisition.
• Collaborate closely with design engineering, manufacturing, and systems teams to develop resource and budget requirements.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards, quality processes, and regulatory requirements during all validation activities.
• Drive continuous improvement in test methodologies, tools, and validation processes.

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field
• 5-10+ years of experience in gas turbine engineering, testing, or validation Strong understanding of gas turbine components (compressors, combustors, turbines, cooling systems).
• Proven experience in prototype testing, validation, or product development and familiarity with instrumentation and data acquisition system.
• Demonstrated leadership experience of a diverse team, with the ability to work with large global teams and meet targets within schedule and budge.
• Strong communication across all levels of the organization and the ability to influence work across peer groups - Agile / LEAN experience.
• Ability to travel 20-30% of the time (domestically or internationally).
• Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States without need for current or future employer-sponsored work authorization. Siemens Energy employees with current visa sponsorship may be eligible for internal transfers.

Who is Siemens Energy?

At Siemens Energy, we are more than just an energy technology company. With ~100,000 dedicated employees in more than 90 countries, we develop the energy systems of the future, ensuring that the growing energy demand of the global community is met reliably and sustainably. The technologies created in our research departments and factories drive the energy transition and provide the base for one sixth of the world’s electricity generation. Our global team is committed to making sustainable, reliable, and affordable energy a reality by pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We uphold a 150-year legacy of innovation that encourages our search for people who will support our focus on decarbonization, new technologies, and energy transformation. Find out how you can make a difference at Siemens Energy: https://www.siemens-energy.com/employeevideo

Rewards

• Career growth and development opportunities
• Company paid Health and wellness benefits
• Paid Time Off and paid holidays
• 401K savings plan with company match
• Family building benefits
• Parental leave